Rules and Laws
Which is enforced by government: rules or laws?
Laws
What is the main purpose of laws?
Maintain order
What are rights all people are born with called?
Human Rights
What protects human rights within a country?
Laws
Which usually has informal consequences.
Rules
The Prime Minister of Australia has special rights when laws are applied.
False
Which organization led global human rights after WWII?
UN - United Nations
What happens when rights are written into law?
They become legally enforceable
Who enforces laws in Australia?
Courts and Police
What do laws protect people from?
Harm
What 1948 document lists international human rights?
UDHR - The United Declaration of Human Rights
Which branch of government makes rights laws?
Parliament
What makes a law legally binding?
Enforceable and legal consequences.
How do laws reduce criminal offenses from occurring?
Threat of and implementation of consequences.
What word means rights apply to everyone?
Universal
What do courts do with human rights laws?
Interpret and apply them
What is the chamber where laws are debated in Qld called?
Legislative Assembly
Who are the main influences in the making of laws?
The people/public/society
What word means rights cannot be taken away?
Inalienable
Name something that influences the changing of laws to preserve human rights.
Treaties, protests, media, society opinion, voters